Tag: Diving

The remote and isolated Galapagos Islands sit 600 miles (965 km) off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The island group, consisting of 13 main islands and six smaller isles, is world-renowned for its unique wildlife, both above and below the water. The islands are part of one of the largest protected areas…

The Mary Rose was Henry VIII’s flagship, one of the first projects he commissioned with his own money when he became king in 1509. The ship sank on July 19, 1545, during the Battle of the Solent, after serving 34 years as a warship. Scholars still disagree about why it sank. Different theories posit that…

As divers we’re lucky to be able to experience things a lot of people can only dream about and fall in love with the ocean in a way that’s unique to us. But it also means we’re often confronted with the harsh reality of pollution and over fishing. Thankfully, there […] The post 60 Seconds,…

Recently documented in the landmark BBC series “Blue Planet 2,” Jupiter, Florida has gained some notoriety for its annual lemon shark aggregation. Every year from December to late March, these lemon sharks, which can grow to over 13 feet (4 m) follow the nutrient-rich Gulf Stream. And in the sharks’ wake follow the divers, eager…

Every diver wishes that someone they love would get certified. For many of us, that means family members — our partners, kids, parents, cousins — that we’d most like to see in the water. Right now, the Danks family is living that dream. Everyone in this nine-person group is […] The post What it…

Driving through Mosman, in suburban Sydney, you’ll pass countless grand old houses with spectacular harbor views. But it’s the spectacular muck diving in Chowder Bay nearby that interests divers most. Muck diving in Chowder Bay Clifton Gardens, on Chowder Bay, is a popular picnic spot in Mosman, on the north shore of Sydney Harbor. This…

Written by Brent Durand California scuba diving generally falls into two categories: boat diving and shore diving. Charter boats will dive the islands and offshore reefs during full day excursions, while a shore dive can be completed in a few hours with minimal cost. Can you combine the two? […] The post California Kayak…

You’re strolling through an enchanted forest. Mist hangs in the air. The gentle light filters through opaque leaves of the soaring trees, which gently sway in the light breeze. Suddenly a forest sprite appears, vivid in electric orange that cuts through the gloaming. Another appears. Then another, like fireflies in summer dusk. You half expect…

Written by Alexandra Dimitriou What do you think about when I say “Florida” to you? A mouse, right? Mickey mouse? Tut, tut! If you think Florida is just theme parks and alligators you are far from the truth! Why? Because Florida is an amazing scuba diving destination. It is home to […] The post This is…

Combine your dive liveaboard cruise in Philippines, Palau or Truk with diving in Yap and receive 10 percent off both. Siren Fleet and Master Liveaboards announces new diving combination packages with Manta Ray Bay Resort in Yap. This tiny island in the Pacific is a tropical jewel, well hidden from the rest of the world….